Neurorunner

Jog in place. Move in VR.

NeuroRunner is a SteamVR companion app that turns jogging in place into in-game movement - direction and speed are based on your intent - tilt a bit to the left, right, back - response will be instant. Hold a shield, a sword, shoot a gun - you can do that all while still moving.

Start NeuroRunner on your PC, open SteamVR, , launch the VR game you want to play, then jog in place. NeuroRunner sends movement as left-stick locomotion, so your irl steps become motion in SteamVR games.

Built for the simple idea

I wanted VR cardio without buying a treadmill, and thumbstick locomotion wasn't doing it. NeuroRunner is that idea turned into an app: stay in your room, keep playing the games you already own, and move with your body instead of holding a stick forward.

Works with the games you already play

NeuroRunner is designed for SteamVR games that use left-stick movement and headset-based movement direction. It does not replace the game, mod the game, or need per-game setup for the basic flow.

Tune it to your legs

NeuroRunner includes a simple Effort slider so you can match movement to your jogging style. Tiny careful steps, energetic room-scale jogging, or something in between: adjust it until it feels natural. Higher effort asks for more deliberate movement and can feel more precise; lower effort reacts sooner but may feel more twitchy. The default is 3/10, so there is plenty of room to turn it up if you want a tougher workout.

Try the demo first

The free demo includes a small VR arena so you can check whether the movement feels right on your headset and setup before buying the full app. It doesn't take much practice to get it right and natural movement should make it a lot more comfortable for you.